University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR · City · 7,762 students
4
YearPublic
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Conway, AR, 72035-0001 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
MEM · Memphis
140 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$25,029
Out-of-state COA
$32,529
Avg net price
$16,511
Room & board
$9,110
In-state tuition
$10,523
Out-of-state tuition
$18,023
Books & supplies
$1,216/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$14,656
$30–48k
$13,988
$48–75k
$16,203
$75–110k
$20,318
$110k+
$20,157
Admissions
Admit rate
89%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1118
Reading 480–590
Math 430–580
ACT midpoint
23
Composite 19–25
English 18–26
Math 17–24
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
University of Central Arkansas accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
53%
1st-yr retention
73%
Transfer-out rate
25%
Consumer completion
51%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
50%
Transferred
31%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
19%
Median earnings (6yr)
$36,670
Median earnings (10yr)
$45,938
Median debt
$20,346
Monthly loan payment
$216
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500–$23,500
Debt (90th percentile)
$33,992
Student Body
Men 38%Women 62%
15
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
38%
First-generation
35%
Median family income
$37,082
Independent students
16%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
11%
Race & ethnicity
White
64%
Hispanic
9%
Black
17%
Asian
2%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
3%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$36,670
10 years after entry
$45,938
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Institutional
Endowment
$76M
Classification
Doctoral/Professional
Full-time faculty
76%
Avg faculty salary
$7,499/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,836
Federal loan rate
40%
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